News: Safety
Queenstown Lakes Council looks to invest $134 million in trail network
A business case for an ‘active transport’ network of trails suitable for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the Wakatipu region has been released by the Queenstown Lakes...
Sep 15, 2019
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Auckland Council reviews Safeswim programme
Two summers ago, with the introduction of Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme, Aucklanders received the news their beaches were not up to an acceptable standard for swimming....
Sep 13, 2019
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New lifeguard service proposed for Bokarina bathing reserve
Sunshine Coast Council has progressed its plan to introduce a lifeguard service at Bokarina from September 2020 by commencing community consultation on the proposed bathing...
Sep 12, 2019
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IAAPA advises on hazards posed by loose articles on attraction rides
Following its awareness of the recent viral video showing a guest catching a flying cell phone while riding a roller coaster, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions...
Sep 9, 2019
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New International Standards aim to reduce negative impacts of recreational diving
With the aim to keep waters clean, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first International Standards for sustainable diving. Mindful that...
Sep 8, 2019
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Investigation begins into how Sydney gym was knocked down during nearby demolition
SafeWork NSW has commenced an investigation into how a building on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, which housed a gym and a massage clinic, was irreversibly damaged during demolition...
Sep 6, 2019
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Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards presented to New Zealand’s Top Lifeguards
Recreation Aotearoa has revealed the winners of its 2019 Aquatics Awards presented last night during its annual Waves Conference in Queenstown. Acknowledging the performance of...
Sep 5, 2019
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Rider suffers suspected spinal injury at Royal Adelaide Show carnival
A woman has been taken to hospital this afternoon after suffering suspected spinal injuries on a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show. Show organiser the Royal Agricultural and...
Sep 3, 2019
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World Wide Swim School makes new team appointments to drive growth
Experiencing significant growth of its business operations, World Wide Swim School has announced the appointment of a General Manager and new Sales Executive. Susan Carter will...
Sep 3, 2019
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Environment Protection Authority Victoria invites feedback on new standards
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has invited comments on new environmental regulations and standards that will apply from July 2020. The new regulations and...
Sep 2, 2019
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Showbags given safety approval for Perth Royal Show
Consumer Protection WA has approved 270 Perth Royal Showbags after product safety inspectors checked about 1500 toys and novelty items that will be sold at the Perth Royal Show,...
Sep 2, 2019
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AALARA refutes reports of ride safety concerns at the Royal Adelaide Show
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today issued a rebuttal to media reports of safety concerns described by SafeWork SA surrounding four...
Aug 28, 2019
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Inquiry calls for scrapping of NSW festival licencing scheme
A NSW Legislative Council Regulation Committee report from the ongoing inquiry into music festival regulations has called for the NSW Government’s controversial festival licence...
Aug 28, 2019
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Hamilton City Council confident of safety of stand at Waikato Stadium
Hamilton City Council has advised that it is confident that the WEL Networks Stand at the FMG Waikato Stadium, which is likely to require seismic strengthening, is still safe...
Aug 27, 2019
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SafeWork SA highlights inconsistencies in Australian ride regulations ahead of Royal Adelaide Show
Undertaking ride safety inspections in advance of the Royal Adelaide Show, which opens on Friday, South Australian workplace health and safety body SafeWorkSA has highlighted...
Aug 27, 2019
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Water Safety New Zealand invests $2 million in drowning prevention
Water Safety New Zealand has announced the investment of more than $2 million in water safety interventions in its 2019/20 Funding Round. With drowning the leading cause of...
Aug 26, 2019
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Coroner calls for improved safety following death of eight-year-old junior drag racer
A Coronial inquest into the death of an eight-year-old girl while drag racing in Perth has delivered a range of recommendations to improve junior driver safety. Anita Board died...
Aug 23, 2019
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Dreamworld’s long-awaited Sky Voyager takes flight
On a significant day for the Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld has today commenced operations of its new $20-million Sky Voyager attraction. The Southern Hemisphere’s first ever...
Aug 23, 2019
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Western Australian Government releases state Motorsport Strategy to help drive industry's future
The Western Australian Government has released its WA Motorsport Strategy, providing the industry with a roadmap to improve motorsport, develop facilities and boost the...
Aug 21, 2019
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Taranaki Rugby slashes ticket prices at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium
The price of general admission tickets for Taranaki Bulls matches Mitre 10 Cup in New Plymouth have been cut in half for the upcoming season. With both the east and west stands...
Aug 21, 2019
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Former Surf Life Saving NSW executive charged over $2.7 million fraud
Former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has been arrested over an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud against the charity. Hanks aged 50, presented himself this...
Aug 21, 2019
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Myrtha Pools technology installed at rebuilt Waiau Swimming Pool
Christchurch-based aquatics specialist Ian Coombes Limited has shared its experience in rebuilding the public swimming pool in the small South Island community of Waiau. The...
Aug 19, 2019
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Australian Festival Industry Conference expands to two days
Interest in the inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC), being held in Coffs Harbour, has seen the event expanded to two days - 24th and 25th October - to allow...
Aug 19, 2019
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Sapphire Coast search for 'missing swimmer' revealed as hoax
A search for a missing swimmer on NSW South Coast - that involved volunteers from five surf lifesaving clubs - has been revealed as a hoax. The three-day search commenced last...
Aug 19, 2019
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